Yichen Jin, Sameera A Talegawkar, Erica Sedlander, Loretta DiPietro, Manoj Parida, Rohini Ganjoo, Aika Aluc, Rajiv Rimal
{"title":"Dietary Diversity and Its Associations with Anemia among Women of Reproductive Age in Rural Odisha, India.","authors":"Yichen Jin, Sameera A Talegawkar, Erica Sedlander, Loretta DiPietro, Manoj Parida, Rohini Ganjoo, Aika Aluc, Rajiv Rimal","doi":"10.1080/03670244.2021.1987230","DOIUrl":"10.1080/03670244.2021.1987230","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study is to examine diet diversity, predictors associated with it, and its associations with anemia among non-pregnant women of reproductive age in rural India. Baseline data from the Reductions in Anemia through Normative Innovations (RANI) project were used and included 980 non-pregnant women aged 15-49 years from Odisha, India. The Food and Agriculture Organization's Minimum Dietary Diversity for Women (MDD-W) was used to assess diet diversity. Anemia was determined by hemoglobin level and categorized as normal (hemoglobin ≥ 12 g/dL), mild (11 ≤ hemoglobin <12 g/dL) and moderate/severe (hemoglobin < 11 g/dL). Multivariable logistic regression was used to examine factors associated with diet diversity, and multinomial logistic regression for associations between diet diversity and anemia. Forty-four percent of women were classified as having a diverse diet (MDD-W ≥5). Women with higher education level, belonging to a scheduled caste (vs. tribe), and higher body mass index had higher odds of a diversified diet (<i>p</i> < .05 for all). A more diverse diet was associated with 30% of lower odds of mild anemia (odds ratio = 0.7, 95% confidence interval: 0.5-0.98, <i>p</i> = .035), however, no statistically significant associations were found for moderate/severe anemia. Diet diversity was inversely associated with prevalence of mild anemia among non-pregnant women of reproductive age in rural India.</p>","PeriodicalId":11511,"journal":{"name":"Ecology of Food and Nutrition","volume":"61 3","pages":"304-318"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39516386","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of the adult Kheria Sabar males of West Bengal, India.","authors":"Kaustav Das, Koel Mukherjee, Sayak Ganguli, Subrata Sankar Bagchi","doi":"10.1080/03670244.2021.2018310","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03670244.2021.2018310","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Kheria Sabars are an indigenous community living in the rural areas of Purulia, West Bengal, India. This work aims to study dietary intake and its relation to nutritional status among adult Kheria Sabar males aged 18-60. The study entails the recording of anthropometric variables like height (cm) and weight (kg) as per the standard protocol and calculating body mass index (BMI). Dietary intake was recorded on the basis of the 24-h dietary recall method. The intake of different nutrients was computed and compared with the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for Indians by the Indian Council of Medical Research Expert Committee. Results revealed a paradox where undernutrition was prevalent (44.28%) despite balanced nutrient intake. This paradox creates scope for further exploratory research among other communities living in similar habitats.</p>","PeriodicalId":11511,"journal":{"name":"Ecology of Food and Nutrition","volume":"61 3","pages":"367-384"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39838235","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Morgan Elizabeth Ellithorpe, Bruno Takahashi, Geri Alumit Zeldes, Elizabeth Dorrance-Hall, Manuel Chavez, Julie Plasencia
{"title":"Family and Cultural Perceptions About Meat Consumption among Hispanic/Latino and White Adults in the United States.","authors":"Morgan Elizabeth Ellithorpe, Bruno Takahashi, Geri Alumit Zeldes, Elizabeth Dorrance-Hall, Manuel Chavez, Julie Plasencia","doi":"10.1080/03670244.2021.2018309","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03670244.2021.2018309","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The study examines the extent to which Hispanic/Latino Americans and non-Hispanic White Americans report that meat is an important aspect of their cultural beliefs and practices. An online national survey was completed using quota sampling to recruit approximately equal groups of U.S. Hispanic/Latino and non-Hispanic White Americans (<i>n</i> = 512). A path model predicting willingness to reduce meat consumption was estimated. Hispanic/Latino Americans viewed meat as a more integral aspect of their cultural food practices, and reported that meat dishes comprise a higher percentage of their culture's traditional foods. Cultural beliefs were associated with meat consumption and willingness to reduce meat consumption.</p>","PeriodicalId":11511,"journal":{"name":"Ecology of Food and Nutrition","volume":"61 3","pages":"353-366"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39775128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rosane Pilot Pessa, Kathryn S Oths, William Dressler, Mauro C Balieiro, José Ernesto Dos Santos
{"title":"Cultural Consonance in Food Consumption and Nutrient Intake in Southern Brazil.","authors":"Rosane Pilot Pessa, Kathryn S Oths, William Dressler, Mauro C Balieiro, José Ernesto Dos Santos","doi":"10.1080/03670244.2021.2018312","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03670244.2021.2018312","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Culture influences food consumption and nutrient intake. In this paper we present a new approach in research, examining how knowledge and understanding of food is encoded in cultural models. The degree to which individuals match these shared models in their own consumption patterns is then measured, using the concept of cultural consonance. In research conducted in urban Brazil, the configuration of cultural models of food, and the association of cultural consonance in food with nutrient intake, are moderated by socioeconomic status. The theory and method employed here offers a new approach to the study of culture, food, and nutrient intake.</p>","PeriodicalId":11511,"journal":{"name":"Ecology of Food and Nutrition","volume":"61 3","pages":"385-405"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39769857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paulien Decorte, Isabelle Cuykx, Lauranna Teunissen, Karolien Poels, Tim Smits, Sara Pabian, Kathleen van Royen, Charlotte De Backer
{"title":"<i>\"Everywhere You Look, You'll Find Food</i>\": Emerging Adult Perspectives Toward the Food Media Landscape.","authors":"Paulien Decorte, Isabelle Cuykx, Lauranna Teunissen, Karolien Poels, Tim Smits, Sara Pabian, Kathleen van Royen, Charlotte De Backer","doi":"10.1080/03670244.2021.1982711","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03670244.2021.1982711","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explores what emerging adults value in food media, i.e. food-focused content and personae in media. Emerging adults (18-25) are an important target group for food media as they transition toward nutritional independence and consume media substantially. Seven semi-structured focus groups were conducted with thirty-seven Belgian participants. Thematic analysis revealed three themes (<i>hedonism, ability, information</i>) grouping nine subthemes (<i>entertainment, sensory appeal, convenience, familiarity, cost, autonomy, education, health and fitness</i>, and <i>innovation</i>) characterizing emerging adults' food media experiences. Incidental exposure and interpersonal influences also mark their food media consumption. This demonstrates food media's interwovenness in emerging adults' media habits. Further research should consider these themes and complexities, including their potential impact toward food-related habits and media use.</p>","PeriodicalId":11511,"journal":{"name":"Ecology of Food and Nutrition","volume":"61 3","pages":"273-303"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39504767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Food Access, Food Consumption, and Children's Nutritional Status of Smallholder Farmer in Sinabung's Eruptions-Prone Areas, Indonesia.","authors":"Sadar Ginting, Nithra Kitreerawutiwong, Sunsanee Mekrungrongwong","doi":"10.1080/03670244.2021.1987231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03670244.2021.1987231","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Destructive impacts resulting from volcanic eruptions affect food production severely, leading to the deterioration of food access and food consumption. Thus, we spotted the urgency of researching food access, household food consumption, and nutritional status of children in Sinabung's eruptions-prone areas, Indonesia. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 368 (158 farmers only and 228 farmers plus farm laborers) households headed by farmers. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Three indices were used for assessing the nutritional status of children namely weight-for-age (WAZ), height-for-age (HAZ), and weight-for-height (WHZ). Data on household food consumption were collected by using the food consumption score (FCS). The household food consumption among the two groups of farmers was significantly different. Farmers plus farm laborers had a slightly better variety of food since they could collect free vegetables and fruits from the fields where they were working as a farm laborers. Household food consumption was significantly associated with the nutritional status of children. But in the group of farmers-only, the correlation between household food consumption and underweight was not significantly associated. To improve food access and food consumption, the policymakers should provide information about other job opportunities (as an agricultural laborer on another farm) to the farmers, and help them to reach out to those jobs, especially during unpredictable circumstances like Sinabung's eruptions.</p>","PeriodicalId":11511,"journal":{"name":"Ecology of Food and Nutrition","volume":"61 3","pages":"319-336"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39528792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amy R Shmyr, Terrena Demchuk, Michelle L Letourneau, Sarah Halton, Kelsey Jasa, Jill Morris, Sunita Dhar, Susan Buhler
{"title":"Exploring nutrition education for migrants to Canada in Alberta's health and community sectors: Promising practices and gaps as informed by community workers and healthcare providers.","authors":"Amy R Shmyr, Terrena Demchuk, Michelle L Letourneau, Sarah Halton, Kelsey Jasa, Jill Morris, Sunita Dhar, Susan Buhler","doi":"10.1080/03670244.2022.2059475","DOIUrl":"10.1080/03670244.2022.2059475","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This qualitative study explored how migrant-serving agencies and healthcare providers in Alberta can support migrants to maintain healthy eating patterns. Through semi-structured interviews, respondents provided insight on their experiences working with migrant populations in the community. Observations about dietary acculturation (including food access, unfamiliar food environments, and perceptions of common foods in Canada) point to nutrition information that may be relevant for migrants. Respondents provided recommendations, noting the importance of culturally appropriate services, visual education materials, and collaboration between healthcare providers and community workers. The collective knowledge presented here could be applied by those developing programming supports for migrant communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":11511,"journal":{"name":"Ecology of Food and Nutrition","volume":"61 1","pages":"1-20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47637096","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Variations in food security status and associated factors: a comparative study across rural–urban interface in north of Bengaluru","authors":"Udaykumar M S, Umesh K B, Gaddi G. M.","doi":"10.1080/03670244.2022.2059476","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03670244.2022.2059476","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The paper makes an attempt to analyze the food consumption pattern, food security status, and factors influencing food security. The study revealed that, among different items of consumption, the use of cereals was higher among the households across the gradients. Rural households derived most of their calorie from cereals. Across rural–urban interface, total consumption was relatively higher in urban area (38.44 kg/CU/month) followed by transition and rural areas. The total energy derived from the consumption of different food items was the highest in urban area (2491.90 Kcal/capita/day) followed by transition (2415.82 Kcal/capita/day) and rural area (2383.28 Kcal/capita/day). The households residing in urban area showed higher Simpson Index of Dietary Diversity (0.81) followed by transition (0.80) and rural (0.77) areas. The percentage of food secure households was highest in urban areas (76.25%) followed by transition (63.75%) and rural (58.75%) areas. Regression analysis revealed that education, monthly income of the sample households, and their localization in urban area were significant determinants of food security. The study concludes the prevalence of food insecurity and suggested the need for strengthening existing food security programmes, besides creating awareness among households to move toward balanced diet by diversifying their production, income, and consumption pattern.","PeriodicalId":11511,"journal":{"name":"Ecology of Food and Nutrition","volume":"61 1","pages":"522 - 537"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48081438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shahmir H. Ali, Srishti Gupta, M. Tariq, Rushitha Penikalapati, Xilonen Vasquez-Lopez, Sian Auer, Channan Hanif, N. Parekh, Alexis A. Merdjanoff, R. DiClemente
{"title":"Mapping drivers of second-generation South Asian American eating behaviors using a novel integration of qualitative and social network analysis methods","authors":"Shahmir H. Ali, Srishti Gupta, M. Tariq, Rushitha Penikalapati, Xilonen Vasquez-Lopez, Sian Auer, Channan Hanif, N. Parekh, Alexis A. Merdjanoff, R. DiClemente","doi":"10.1080/03670244.2022.2056166","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03670244.2022.2056166","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study explores a novel, mixed qualitative method to deconstruct the diet of second-generation South Asian Americans (SAAs). Online interviews of 32 second-generation SAAs were conducted usingintegrated free-listing and mind-mapping. Ranked free-lists were aggregated to identify salient drivers, while connections made within mind-maps were analyzed using social network analysis (SNA) methods. Overall, 34 distinct drivers and 247 unique connections were identified. Taste, family, and health had the highest adjusted rankings, while health displayed the strongest network centrality. Interventions aimed at second-generation SAA dietary behaviors may benefit from family-based or multi-level interventions, which consider the complex, unique dietary norms identified.","PeriodicalId":11511,"journal":{"name":"Ecology of Food and Nutrition","volume":"61 1","pages":"503 - 521"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44312960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shweta Suri, Anuradha Dutta, Rita Singh Raghuvanshi, Anupama Singh, Navin Chandra Shahi, C S Chopra
{"title":"Study on Dietary Pattern, Nutritional Status and Socio-Demographic Determinants of the Preschool Children Aged 3-6 Years.","authors":"Shweta Suri, Anuradha Dutta, Rita Singh Raghuvanshi, Anupama Singh, Navin Chandra Shahi, C S Chopra","doi":"10.1080/03670244.2021.1969926","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03670244.2021.1969926","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study was undertaken to analyze the dietary pattern and nutritional status of preschool children and to check the association between diet and socio-demographic factors. Dietary Pattern of 390 preschool children from Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand state of India was assessed. 24-Hour dietary recall and food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was used for collecting information regarding dietary intake for three consecutive days. Nutritional indices (weight for age, height for age, weight for height, and BMI for age Z score) were studied using WHO Anthro software. Results indicated that the nutrient intake was inadequate, with major children consuming less than 60% of the recommended intake. Family income, community, type of family, birth order (ordinal position), and the number of siblings were associated with dietary insufficiency (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Stunting and wasting were commonly prevalent in more number of girls as compared to boys, on the contrary; more boys were underweight as compared to girls. A higher proportion of girls 18% (95% C.I. 10.8, 25.3) were thin as compared to boys 15% (95% C.I. 8.4, 21.6).</p>","PeriodicalId":11511,"journal":{"name":"Ecology of Food and Nutrition","volume":"61 2","pages":"144-161"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39339213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}